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2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 191 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.1 times the median Tucson Hybrid year — the 2025 model ranks #1 of 5 Tucson Hybrid years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: driver assistance issues account for 50% of all reports (95 of 191), far ahead of electrical system at 34. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

191

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

11

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Tucson Hybrid years?

Tucson Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted191 complaints2022: 186 complaints2023: 49 complaints2024: 61 complaints2025: 191 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Tucson Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance9550%
Electrical System3418%
Speed Control2010%
Other189%
Engine74%
Brakes63%
Fuel System42%
Transmission42%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Lighting11%
Steering11%

Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V400000Electrical SystemJune 23, 2026 · 96,310 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.

26V316000Driver AssistanceMay 18, 2026 · 423,062 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Consequence

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

26V047000Electrical SystemJanuary 26, 2026 · 41,651 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The automatic braking has almost caused me to be rear-ended, and the enraged driver behind me Leaned on his horn and flipped me off. Today, it caused a rear-end collision behind me because of the unwarranted abrupt locking of the brakes. I drove to the dealership and had them turn off this safety…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · May 20, 2025 · crash

“The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the rear of the passenger seat caught fire. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire was extinguished twice by the Fire Department since the fire reignited after the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 26, 2025 · fire

“The foward attention warning feature needs to be updated to allow owners to shut off the system. When traveling at highway speeds, the speed control shuts off without warning! This has become a possibilty of causing a rear end collision! Please enact a solution to this problem.. Please refer to the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 21, 2025

“Not sure what failed. At around 8:30 am on a sunny clear day the driver was maneuvering slowly up a ramp between first and second floors of a parking garage at the college campus where the driver works. Driver paused the vehicle and slowly turned to the right to park in an open spot about halfway…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 3, 2025 · crash

“I think when its hot like in illinois its been super hot the screen keeps going black!! I can't see the dashboard i called my hyundai dealership will get it looked at seems like I am not the only one dealing with this issue. Main screen on left goes black or it has problem logos on it randomly. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 30, 2025

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 191 complaints put the 2025 model at #1 of 5 Tucson Hybrid years. It is one of the Tucson Hybrid years to avoid.

What are the most common 2025 Tucson Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (95 complaints), electrical system (34 complaints), speed control (20 complaints).

Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tucson Hybrid years to avoid are 2025, 2022. The cleanest record among Tucson Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.